notifying family members

[pop goes the weasel]

That's not exactly how we worded it lol but it was close. All I can say is that whomever did it better hope the grandmother doesn't find out. Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

[guest002]

They do not officially notify via text message. Oh hell no.

It's up to the military member when they deploy on who they listed on who is notified and in what order.

Now, it's morbid, but this is the link from the DOD after the official notification has been made it's published here:
http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/index.aspx